The NINT Molecular Clipping Overdrive Prototype

[ThorZ]

I think getting it in the UK maybe a little difficult :-(

Any ideas on costing yet ?

[Clean Channel]

Based on the article linked below, I think it's fair to say that the first run of Heisenberg ODs will be inextricably linked via quantum entanglement.

I also think it's therefore safe to assume that if two or more are used at the same time, no matter where they each are located in the universe, that they will affect the tone of one another (in incredibly good and never-before-heard ways, of course).

And I now feel comfortable predicting that if all of the first-run Heisenbergs are played at the same time, in the same universe, that they will produce the sound of God (particles).

The article: http://www.sciencealert.com/quantum-spo ... experiment

But seriously, have they just proven that faster-than-light is possible? (at least in the sense that two particles can 'communicate') 'Cause that's big news!

Also worth reading, if you feel like having your mind explode:
http://www.sciencealert.com/reality-doe ... leReadMore
http://www.sciencealert.com/researchers ... leReadMore

[goroth]

[ThorZ]

I dont think it would be fair on other players if mine communicated with with others. People would be pissed at my shoddy playing :-)

[Sparrow]

:omg:

I dont think it would be fair on other players if mine communicated with with others. People would be pissed at my shoddy playing :-)

Based on the article linked below, I think it's fair to say that the first run of Heisenberg ODs will be inextricably linked via quantum entanglement.

I also think it's therefore safe to assume that if two or more are used at the same time, no matter where they each are located in the universe, that they will affect the tone of one another (in incredibly good and never-before-heard ways, of course).

And I now feel comfortable predicting that if all of the first-run Heisenbergs are played at the same time, in the same universe, that they will produce the sound of God (particles).

The article: http://www.sciencealert.com/quantum-spo ... experiment

But seriously, have they just proven that faster-than-light is possible? (at least in the sense that two particles can 'communicate') 'Cause that's big news!

Also worth reading, if you feel like having your mind explode:
http://www.sciencealert.com/reality-doe ... leReadMore
http://www.sciencealert.com/researchers ... leReadMore

Cool post Buddy!

[ThorZ]

FUCK! i need this

Dr Scientist - HOD by ThorZ666, on Flickr

[Clean Channel]

I also need this!

[Jwar]

Is it normal to have a boner for over 12 hours after looking at this thread?

[Clean Channel]

If your erection lasts more than 12 hours you should consult your Doctor Scientist.

[terminalvertigo]

Heisenboner?

[Clean Channel]

Schrödonger?

[goroth]

I checked this thread to see if Ryan had put up a preorder, but he hadn't.

Sorry if I ruined that that for everyone by affecting the outcome of the existence of the preorder in observing thread that may have contained said preorder.

[Ryan]

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates in here! The Heisenberg is actually really close to being ready for production!

Here's some full size pics of the collage up above and thanks for posting that in here, Chris, much appreciated.

Ok, so this the final prototype pcb, I think this is going to be the production version except it'll be in red and white, and that's barring any changes that Dr. Adam might like, he's doing a final revision on it right now.

Here's what the box will be like, the 3 knobs on the left side of the pedal are the gain knob for each gain stage. On the right it goes volume, treble, and then the rotary switch to change the gain stages is at the bottom.

The trimpots on the pcb are for setting the gain range of each gain stage, not so much a bias control. I set it up so the FET stage is a dirty boost, the NPN is an overdrive/fuzz, and the Op amp stage is a distortion. You can use the trimpots to change that, like make your op amp stage a clean boost and your NPN stage more fuzzy, for example, if you wanted different gain flavours out of the different gain stages.

The production box is a powder coat called Ultra Black Chrome and we're going to do a clean and simple text-based finish with big shiny metal knobs. The 3 LEDs on the front panel are green, yellow, red, for each gain stage. The back plate LED is white.

I've crunched the numbers and The Heisenberg is going to have an MSRP of $399 USD. It's gonna be available only through my dealers, no direct orders or pre-order at all, and there will only be around 125 in this first round. There'll be another round, hopefully soon, but I don't exactly know how that'll go down other than to say it will go down at some point!

The Heisenberg will be the first product available commercially that has a molecular junction inside it.. and it's got 3! *smile* For now I'm the only business that has a license to buy and sell molecular junctions but that will change soon too, I don't know exactly how soon, but other companies will be able to make molecular junction pedals in the not too distant future. Dr. Adam is in the process of setting up a company that will make and distribute molecular junctions in greater numbers soon, so there will be more variety and lower prices in the future.

My plan is to start rounding up all the parts for all the builds asap and then spend a month making them all at once and then shipping them all at once. I feel good about getting this done before the end of the year, I'd like to be making them all starting in October. I'll keep a thread going with my build progress and the shipping progress and give you guys the best shot at tracking down a Heisenberg near you!

And yes, Kevin Henretta and I both know about each other's Heisenbergs and we're both cool with it, no drama. We both like that it'll add to the 'uncertainty'! *smile*

[jubal81]

Really impressed with everything about this build, and it's obvious you've really gone all-out:
No janky 3PDT switch
Offboard wiring for jacks (those black switchcraft are the best, too)
Metal film resistors
Splurging for WIMA caps and COG ceramic
And that layout is damn impressive.

Combined with that smooth, high-tech clipping, this really is an epic box. Kudos, bud. Big winner here, I can see it.

[Sparrow]